Belgium's King Philippe (front R) and China's President Xi Jinping review honour guards during an official ceremony in Brussels March 30, 2014. Xi will use two pandas to break the ice and soften ... more

Belgium's King Philippe (front R) and China's President Xi Jinping review honour guards during an official ceremony in Brussels March 30, 2014. Xi will use two pandas to break the ice and soften European opposition to a free-trade deal with China during a visit to Belgium which starts on Sunday. As the first Chinese leader to visit the European Union's headquarters since Brussels established ties with Beijing four decades ago, Xi will also seek to send a message that China is a less confrontational partner, ready to resolve trade disputes. REUTERS/Julien Warnand/Pool (BELGIUM - Tags: POLITICS ROYALS) less